VanGorden, Jesse Leland - CD-28822

Title

VanGorden, Jesse Leland - CD-28822

Subject

U.S. military service; soldier induction records; World War I mobilization; World War II induction; Camp Dodge (Iowa)

Description

Personnel card documenting induction and processing information for a soldier at Camp Dodge, Iowa.

Identifier

CD - 28822

Surname

VanGorden

Given Name(s)

Jesse Leland

Town or City of Residence

Emmetsburg

County of Residence

Palo Alto

State of Residence

IA

Birth Date

1 Sep 1874

Birthplace

Palo Alto Co-IA

Enlistment Age

25
28
30
33

Civil Occupation

physician-surgeon


Number of Enlistments

1st
2nd
3rd
4th

Date of Enlistment

25 May 1900
4 Jun 1903
5 Jun 1906
30 Jan 1908

Enlistment Unit

Co K 52nd Reg
Co K 56th Reg
Co K 56th Reg
Co K 56th Reg

Height

6ft 2in

Complexion

dark

Eye Color

black

Hair Color

black

Weight

185lbs

Access Instructions

This item represents an index entry. The original records are held by the Iowa Genealogical Society Library and are not available online. Researchers may view the documents in person or request a digital or mailed copy from library staff. Service fees may apply.

Citation

“VanGorden, Jesse Leland - CD-28822,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed January 14, 2026, https://mail.buroakvault.org/items/show/48115.